North Charleston, SC - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why North Charleston?

Legal Authority

South Carolina occupies a hybrid position.

Why It Can Work Here

Large African American population (~47%) suggesting a potential constituency but less institutional capacity.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

11 members · 10 district + 1 at-large mayor
Third-most populous city in SC. Mayor Reggie Burgess first Black mayor (2024).

North Charleston City Hall
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 554-5700
northcharleston.org

Meetings

Thu

7:00 PM

2nd & 4th Thu

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want North Charleston to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(843) 554-5700

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
ThuS · 7:00 PM · North Charleston City Hall

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